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CITY · 2020 ACS

Darien Downtown

Connecticut · 1,147 residents · 0.788 sq mi
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Darien Downtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,765. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $770,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 71% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,147
+5%vs 2021
vs 1,091 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,456 / sq mi
+5%vs 2021
vs 1,385 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
40.7
−8%vs 2021
vs 44.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
1K1K1K1K1K20202024Darien Downtown
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$136,765
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $142,073 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$90,278
−23%vs 2021
vs $116,849 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.6%
+6.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
2.6%
−2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.2% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services26.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration24%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$770,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $790,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,436
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,604 in 2021
US average: $1,124
78.9%
+6.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.6% in 2021
21.1% rent
5.6
+1%vs 2021
vs 5.6 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(850)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(146)
Asian2.2%(24)
Other6.5%(71)
Diversity Score46.3%(505)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(877)
Black1.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(105)
Asian5.7%(65)
Other4.4%(51)
Diversity Score45.2%(519)
45
−2%vs 2021
vs 46 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

77.7%
−3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.2% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
41.9%
+3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 38.1% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.5 min
−14%vs 2021
vs 34.4 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
52.1%
+5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
5.9%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.7% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.6%
−4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.7% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
61.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
49.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.4% in 2021
53.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.6% in 2021
11.8%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.3% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
1.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darien Downtown, Connecticut?

Darien Downtown, Connecticut has about 1,147 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Darien Downtown, Connecticut?

The typical household in Darien Downtown, Connecticut earns about $136,765 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Darien Downtown, Connecticut expensive?

In Darien Downtown, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $770,400, and the typical rent is about $1,436 a month.

How educated are people in Darien Downtown, Connecticut?

About 77.7% of adults age 25 and over in Darien Downtown, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Darien Downtown, Connecticut?

About 2.6% of people in Darien Downtown, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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